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Paul 2 - Waterloo Chronic“. WM, Octal)" 12. 1077 MEWW the unemployment insur- ance program is making it difficult for the Region to estimate its 1978 welfare budget. The changes could have a "marked effect on the number of people who will be applying for wel- fare assistance," reported "Canada and Quebec - what is happening?" will be dis- cussed by Dr. John Redekop, professor of political science at Wilfrid Laurier University, at an evening for men and women sponsored by Knox Presbyterian women. Dr. Redekop will speak on Oct. 27. 1977 at the Knox Pres- byterian Church Hall, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. Tickets may be obtained from the above address be- tweenhsine a.m. and four pm. Cheese and cider will be served during the evening. Canada and Quebec to be discussed at Knox Church Waterloo North hydro commission will make an offer.to purchase the El- mira PUC building, the commission decided Thurs- day night. The commission takes over duties, Jan. I, of the three utilities of the three municipalities of the city of Waterloo, Woolwich, and Wellesley townships. over duties, Jan. I, of the However, all staff trom changes wul nave. :1?" . three utilities of the three the existing utilities have This year's general iiLt ABOUT 200.000 PEOPLE were attracted to the- ohtoberhtst parades on municipalities of the city been hired, as well as two fare assistance budget is. Thanksgiving Monday and they scramblea for birds eye View of the parade of Waterloo. Woolwich, and additional meter readers H.5 million, of which $380: wherever possible as shown in this shot on King Street in Kitchener. Wellesley townships. from Ontario Hydro. 000 is raised locally. A I Impending charyref in UIC changes Whing it hard to set budget a: 1ri'" "'i '4??? ‘f‘fis’waai' ',?,,att,utrii:c: wi., .rrC. A? Fre' _ W V - Hydro board to operate from Waterloo SALES / LEASING / PARTS / SERVICE / AUTO BODY REPAIR / USED CARS o ce, , iri? '. h i'jll' w I F I ph Tubes Regional health and social services commissioner Dr. Gerard Evans last Wed- nesday. _ he indicated to Cute" Re- gion's health and social Consequently, it would be "hazardous" when fore- casting next year's budget to rely on the unemploy- ment insurance program, The hydro body will oper- ate out of the Waterloo Hydro office, on Weber St., Waterloo. It isn't known what will be done with the ttwee-year-old Elmira PUC building on Union St. However, all staff from the existing utilities have been hired, as well as two additional meter readers from Ontario Hydro. L k Pubs: E'o i “in? Homer York The Management and Staff of Forbes Motors Limited are pleased to invite all their customers and friends, post and present to on unveiling of all the new Pontiacs, Buicks, and GMC Trucks for the 1978 model year. We are particularly excited about the completely restyled Pontiac: Le Mans and Pontiac Grand Prix,Bu1ck Century and Buick Regal. Come and see them for yourself! unn services committee. Another unknown factor is the number of people currently receiving unem- ployment benefits who will regard December. The difficulty in fore- casting means the depart- ment may have, to. com; back for more funds next fall if their estimate falls short, warned social ser- vices administrator A.J. "if people come to us for welfare, we have no alternative. If they qualify. they get it," he noted. . In the past, the depart- ment has come within 2-5 per cent of its budget pro- jection. "But the state of the economy now makes it very hazardous," Mr. Pope said. The changes may cause a "substantial increase" in next year's welfare budget admitted committee chair- man Ted Fairless, a Cam- bridge alderman. Fussell Cjrtyes Regional staff will meet with local unemployment insurance officials to try to get a more accurate gauge on what effects the changes will have. ,4; k ‘ia'rh out of benefits Chuck Thcmymm Ichn qund 165 WEBER SOUTH WATERLOO 742-4463 I hn Dore" Amhy Oumn on" - tilrr'iiiiiiitifi? ftiiiii)f_-:lisiiIj,